A History of Innovation
Wornick has been moving food forward since 1979.

Timeline of achievements
1979 – Present: Program Leadership of the world’s most effective combat ration – MRE
1998: Introduced “sleeved tray” package format; now the shelf stable meal category standard.
1999: Developed proprietary portion controlled blending technology for kid’s meal program.
2001: Pioneered the first flexibly packaged shelf stable group feeding ration – 5lb polymeric tray.
2002: Introduced first 2-compartment semi rigid retort tray line with 6-stage in-line filling.
2003: Established industry technical standards with non-foil retortable pouches.
2006: Commercialized nationally launched Mexican-style meals program in 16 weeks.
2009 – Current: Only MRE manufacturer with zero findings in all government QA audits.
2010: SQF Certification